Talking with an aging parent about seeing the doctor can quickly turn into, “I’m fine, I don’t need to go.” In this episode, Senior Home Safety Specialist Robin Schiltz explains how families can approach a fall season health checkup without making a parent feel pressured or less independent. She shares practical topics to discuss, including falls, medications, balance, vision, hearing, vaccines, and changes in everyday function.

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